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South Riverdale Community Health Centre faces, responds to …

WEBThe Consumption and Treatment Service (CTS), located at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) on Queen Street East near Carlaw …

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Will more federal funding increase fix health care in …

WEBHow does health care work in Ontario? Ontario is the province with the largest health-care system in Canada; its health ministry oversees the service. From 2021 to 2022, the province received …

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Toronto's youth mental-health services need major reorganization

WEBYES is a Canadian youth employment services program that has over 25 youth employment programs, with mental health programs as well. They help …

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Toronto launches new vaccine campaign as cold weather …

WEBHealth officials are preparing to fight the expected spread of flu and COVID-19 viruses over the coming winter. Toronto Public Health vaccination appointments are …

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Canada launches 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline

WEBThere are also mental health concerns among international students, students with disabilities, students facing discrimination and those in families who have a …

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Toronto's mental health crisis: why funding matters in the race for

WEBWhen asked about homelessness and the mental health crisis in Toronto, leading mayoral candidate Ana Bailão said that the answer to homelessness in Toronto …

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Shift to post-secondary life massive and not talked …

WEBIf you’re in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, …

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Drug checking service to expand over next two years

WEBHealth Canada announced Oct. 29 the recipients of the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP), providing $21 million in funds to 52 organizations across …

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East-end mental health resources persevering amid …

WEBThe cost for care at Alpha House is $75 per day, which is paid for in full by the government at no cost for clients. This cost is considered low according to Anderson, “compared to shelter beds at …

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Forum on youth mental health brings together East York residents …

WEBAccording to Youth Mental Health Canada an estimated 1.2 million youth in Canada will be affected by mental health challenges and less than 20 percent of them …

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What is the future of health care under the Progressive …

WEBDetails of the PCs’ plan. According to the PC party’s budget, here are the plans by investing in hospitals, long-term care homes and home care, and Ontario’s …

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South Riverdale Community Health Centre faces, responds to …

WEBSouth Riverdale Community Health Centre faces, responds to scrutiny for safe injection site The community health centre opens its doors to ease help the mind of …

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Here's what you need to know about pharmacists' new prescribing …

WEBHealth-care workers’ shortage may play a role. Li believes that under the pressure of COVID-19 in the past few years, there has been a shortage of primary care staff on the …

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Being empathetic made me a good reporter, but came at a cost, …

WEBLack of adequate trauma training for journalists: prof. Dave Seglins, a CBC investigative journalist who advocates for mental health in newsrooms was one of the …

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Toronto Police launch 911 mental health call diversion pilot with …

WEBMetal health care workers are now available in 911 call centres and respond to some cases The Gerstein Crisis Centre workers are now embedded in 911 call …

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Wearing your mental health on your arm: literally

WEBOn April 16, all those with a mental health issue (i.e. depression, anxiety, self-harm, etc.) will be called upon to draw a semicolon on their wrist. “The semicolon …

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LGBTQ+ youth feel 'isolated' from Canada's mental health …

WEBA recent study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) reported that LGBTQ+ youth face higher rates of depression and anxiety, and about 14 …

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An AI chatbot is offering to be your therapist, for free — for now

WEBThe app specializes in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), CBT teaches patients to identify …

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Will my perfect pandemic pet boost my mental health

WEBMany articles and studies have suggested pet ownership can improve mental health challenges like depression and anxiety, and perhaps lead to lower suicide rates. …

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Moving Connections helps participants' pandemic mental health …

WEBMarch 25, 2022. When the pandemic hit, Karen Kaeja decided to explore how dance can affect mental health. Kaeja had already created Moving Connections, a free program …

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